Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-26
CATARRH.

CAIARRH.
INHE TERN CATARRH is APPLIED TO A
L peculiar disorder of the nostrils and ad-
lacent parts, which prevails to an alarming
extent and is productive of very serious
consequences.
The most prominent and characteristic
feature is a morbid discharge from the head,
varying IT ns IN its It's nature at different times.
OF clear, aCrid fluid, but oftener an offensive.
purulent or muco-purulent, greenish- yellow
matter Is secreted, which accumulates in
tne nostrlls or drops into the throat, neces-
sltatlng It's frequent removal by blowing the
nose or eXpectoration, and often by both
processes. sometimes patients feel as
though their head was in a state of rotten
ness, me- $50 SO great Is the amount of matter dis
charged and so fetid is its odor The pa
tlent Is greatly annoyed by the constant
dropping into the throat of the morbid
matter from the head, and as a reeumbent
position naturally favors the flow downward
his rest is frequently disturbed from this
cause. Many sufferers are obliged to lie With
the head very much elevated in order to
sleep with some degree OF comforl.
In others a tough, viseid and offensive
phiegm collects behind and above the soft
palate, in the passage between the throat and
mead, adhering to the parts with gluish tenac-
lty;, Its lodgment embarrasses respiration
ana creates sensation of irritation and un-
easiness In the affected locality, which gives
rise to constant and almost Irresistible de-
sire to relieve that discomfort by drawing
the mucus into the throat so as to eject it by
the mouth. This practice, populariy known
as hawking" is characteristic of catarrh.
and proves as embarrassing to the one af,
fected as 1t is disagreeable to those around
him.
Again, the offensive matter hardens and
deposits itself on the mem brane in the shane
of dry hard concretions, which are dis
charged by way of the nostrils or throat in
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some cases these incrustations accumulate
to such an extent as to form regular plug
In the nose, which obstructs breathing and
produce serious discomfort. So firmly do
these 1ncrustations adhere to the point of
attachment that their removal usually re-
qulres the most violent efforts; not unfre-
quently they have to be torn from the men,
brane. Occasionally a solid cast of notable
size is expelled, on which there are generally
traces of blood, but in some cases the cast
presents tubular appearance, being of exact
shape OF the nasal cavity. This condition is
indicative of liberation, which, in time.
may destroy the bony structure of the nose
and produce subsequent fiattening of that
organ.
Cases are occasionally met with in which
thick, visCid, Shiny secretion coats the
membrane OF the nasal cavities and then
putrehes, giving rise to Il stencil which is
really overpowering,- and sufficiently fetid
to poison the atmosphere OF whole room:
and there are others in which all the secre-
t1ons OF the membrane are suspended, caus-
ing an unpleasant feeling of dryness, heat
ana teverlshness in the head and nose-a
condit1on CataIthn popularity known as DRY
The disease speedily extends to the air
cavities of the bones of the forehead and
face, giving rise to dist essing sensation of
heavy weight or compression over the fore
head, especially in the region above and be-
tween the eyes, and to feeling OF fulness,
neat, lrrltatlOn, sore ness or pal in the nos
trils near the root of the nose, as well as in
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hind the soft palate. Sometimes there is
pain obstinately fixed in some particular
part, as in the temple, on the top of the
nead, at the back OF the neck, or behind the
itself in the face of so severe character
that it is frequently mistaken for neuralgia.
Ihe breath is always tainted, and at times
assumes an exceeding fetid and sickening
odor. In some cases it becomes so revolt.
lngly offensive as to render the sufferer an
object OF disgust to himself as well as to
others.
The nasal membrane is thickened and
contested, causing the nose to be stopped up,
sometimes on one side, sometimes on the
other, ana often on both, giving rise to
dlsagreeablee, stuffy sensation in the head,
and Occasioning violent and prolonged
paroxysms of sneeZing
The voice is weak, lndistinct and husky,
or OF a nasal character, displaying sort of
SHINING quality. Oftentimes there is con-
t1nuous hoarseness and discordance. There
Is also sense of irritation in the part,
and frequent attempts to clear the throat of
phlegn, producing the sound "hem," more
complain of an uncomfortable feeling of
fuliness, or choky sensation in the throat,
ana In others of Il distressing and almost
constant dryness, for the temporary relief of
others; again, speak of "a constant bad or
nauseous taste in the mouth or throat
Inc stomach generally suffers more or less
ana becomes weak and irritable: the appe-
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tne morning. The patient is languid, unable
70 perform mental or physical labor with
the usual facility, is nervous, depressed in
spirits, at times fearful, timid, agitated and
inclined to drowsiness and sleep, the mem.
ory weakened and permanent impairment
seriously threatened.
The mucous membrane soon becomes
morb1dly sensitive to unfavorable infiu-
ences, and in spite of the utmost care be.
comes affected from the slightest causes, so
that at last breath of wind upon the lining
OF the nose or throat becomes productive OF
cold, and gives rise to serious disturbances
OF the respiratory organs. Thus the patient
is subject to frequent and repeated colds,
each attack aggravating the disease by CIV
extent of surface than its predecessor. In
this manner the difficulty spreads from Or
gan to organ, invading the throat, larnyx,
trachea and bronchial tubes, until. en-
the finer ramifcations of the bronchi, when
but slight impulse is required to send 1t to
the lungs. Catarrh may, and often does,
affect other organs in the body, especially
those containing a mucous membrane, such
as the stomach, bowels, kidneys, etc.
By the employment Of proper inhalations
in the form of medicated vapor (not steam
or spray) we are able to produce immediate
and direct action upon the diseased surface
in the pharynx and nasal passages, for air
will find its way into the most remote and
intricate cavities. where it is utterly impos-
sible to make fluid applications BY these
means every case can be cured
Persons desiring treatment by this system
of practice can use the remedy at home as
well as at our office, and which will cause
no Inconvenience or hindrance to business
whatever.
have seen so many of these cases cured
that do not consider any case hopeless un-
less the disease has advanced to the chest
and that both lungs are seriously involved.
Even then the limitations aid us in dis
solving the mucus and in contracting and
healing the cavities, which nothing else can
do with the same success. The very best
references from those already cured.